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Jim Bell is a Regents Professor at Arizona State University's School of Earth and Space Exploration, an Adjunct Professor at Cornell University, and a Distinguished Visiting Scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He specializes in planetary geology, geochemistry, and mineralogy using data from spacecraft missions and telescopes. Bell has been deeply involved in NASA missions like Mars rovers Spirit, Opportunity, Curiosity, and Perseverance, leading camera systems such as the Pancam and Mastcam-Z. He has authored/co-authored over 250 peer-reviewed papers and numerous books, including Postcards from Mars and The Interstellar Age. He is a past President of The Planetary Society and has received the 2011 Carl Sagan Medal for public communication in planetary sciences.
- Education: B.S. from Caltech (1987), M.S. and Ph.D. from University of Hawaii (1989, 1992)
- Research Focus: Mars surface mineralogy, asteroid/comet composition, and spacecraft instrument development
His research group explores Martian geology, lunar mineralogy, and planetary processes. Notable achievements include 18 NASA Group Achievement Awards and having an asteroid (8146 Jimbell) named in his honor. Bell actively communicates science through books, media appearances, and public lectures.
